About The Role

The Challenge

To support the Payroll Accountant in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services through the effective administration of payroll processes, reconciliations, financial controls, statutory compliance and third-party payments. The role is responsible for maintaining payroll data integrity, providing management reporting, supporting audit requirements, and supervising payroll activities to ensure effective governance and service excellence.

The Ideal Applicant

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent recognised qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7).
Computer Literate in MS Office, Advance Excel and SAP HR/Payroll Modules.
Five (5) years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing, payroll administration, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance of which three (3) years on supervisory level.
SAP Payroll, SAP HCM, or SAP SuccessFactors training/certification will be an added advantage.
Working knowledge of HR Information Systems.

Job Specific competencies include

Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and compliance requirements.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Good planning, organisational, and time management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service orientation with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Adaptability and willingness to embrace process improvements and system changes.
Commitment to governance, internal controls, and continuous improvement.